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SUMMARY:Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:On February 17\, 2027 – 3-5pm (CST) we’ll be opening our virtual doors so you can explore our unique Doctor of Medicine program — it's your opportunity to find out everything you need to start your career in medicine. What to expect Attendees will be able to ask staff questions at our enrollment booth\, chat one-on-one with current UQ-Ochsner medical students about their experiences and join live presentations from our academics\, alumni\, students and enrollment team. Event program3:00-3:45pm - Your MD journey starts here Join Professor Ronald Amedee\, Head of the UQ-Ochsner Clinical School\, and discover how The University of Queensland and Ochsner Health have worked together to train future doctors\, driven to be global leaders in healthcare.  3:50-4:15pm – Applying to UQ-OchsnerTake a deep dive into the admission process with our Admissions and Enrollment Team. They’ll take you through our entry requirements\, application timeline and all you need to get your medical journey underway. 4:20-4:45pm – Real stories from our students Hear from a panel of current students from Brisbane and New Orleans as they share their journey and experiences during the program. We’ll also have an alum to share their experience of Matching and Residency and how this unique MD program prepared them for that. 3:45-5:00pm - Chat with current students and staff Our student ambassadors and staff will be available to chat with you one-on-one\, answering your questions and telling you of their own experiences in the MD program.Our Panel:Professor Ron AmedeeHead\, UQ-Ochsner Clinical School and Dean of Medical Education\, Ochsner Health MD (LSU)\, Board-certified Otolaryngologist. Past President\, Alliance of Independent Academic Medical Centers. Editor-in-Chief\, Ochsner Journal\; Fulbright Scholar. Recipient of major awards including the Parker J. Palmer Award (ACGME) and Ethel Weinberg\, MD Award. 200+ scientific presentations in 15 countries.Dr Marlon JosephUQ-Ochsner Admissions and Enrollment Officer\, and General Practice Clerkship Director BS in Microbiology and Immunology (University of Miami)\; MD (Vanderbilt University). Completed dual residencies in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (Rush University Medical Center). Joined Ochsner Health in 2018 as a staff physician at Lapalco Health Center. General Practice Clerkship Director\, Ochsner Clinical School\; UQ Faculty Title Holder. OCS Teacher of the Year winner (2025) and finalist (2023\, 2024)\; awarded Top 4th Year Clerkship (2022\, 2024). Active in the Louisiana Chapter\, American College of Physicians\; Annual Meeting Chair (2025) and Governor’s Advisory Council member since 2021.Ashlee FlohrCoordinator\, International & Ochsner Partnerships UQ Medical School We will also hear from UQ-Ochsner alum and current students. Check back closer to the event to see the full lineup of presenters and speakers.Chat with our students:Want to know what it's really like to study medicine through UQ-Ochsner? Connect directly with some of our current students to ask questions and hear firsthand about their experiences. Check back closer to the event to see which students will be available. You may find someone from your hometown\, undergraduate institution\, or academic background who can share insights relevant to your own pathway to medicine.
URL:https://ochsner.uq.edu.au/events/virtual-open-house
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